The Seagull 1980 - Articles Page 10

Ages: 8+
Opened: November 11, 1980
Closing: December 14, 1980

The Seagull - 1980 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Joseph Papp Public Theater [Newman Theater]
425 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10003

The renowned scholar Michael Henry Heim, professor of Slavic languages and literature at the University of California, has written a brilliant new translation of this play that established Chekhov. One of the first productions of the Moscow Art Theatre, the plot deals with a young Treplev, his unfulfilled literary ambitions and his love for Nina. Convinced that he has lost her and furious at her attention to the literary lion, Trigorin, the despairing young man kills a seagull and lays it at Nina's feet as a symbol of his ruined hopes. Nina leaves with Trigorin, only to return later after Trigorin has lost interest in her. In a moving half-coherent speech, she compares herself to the seagull destroyed by a man's momentary whim. In this translation, Professor Heim gives us a fluent, utterly Chekhovian text without making it so contemporary that the play loses its sense of period. This is The Seagull that soars.

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The Seagull - 1980 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 10

Stuart Thompson To Be Presented With Robert Whitehead Award
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 19, 2010


Stuart Thompson, two-time Tony award-winning and six time Tony award-nominated Broadway producer, will be presented The Commercial Theater Institute's Robert Whitehead Award for 'outstanding achievement in commercial theatre producing' at a reception at Sardi's Restaurant on Tuesday, March 9, 2010.

A.R.T. Presents Clifford Odets's PARADISE LOST, 2/27-3/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 18, 2010


American Repertory Theater presents Clifford Odets's drama Paradise Lost directed by Daniel Fish February 27 - March 20, 2010 at the Loeb Drama Center.

Nunn to Helm Webber's ASPECTS OF LOVE; Plays Menier Chocolate Factory
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 17, 2010


Variety reports this morning that A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC helmer, Trevor Nunn, is set to direct a revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's ASPECTS OF LOVE for London's Menier Chocolate Factory. Nunn directed the show's premiere in 1987, as well.

A.R.T. Presents Clifford Odets's PARADISE LOST, 2/27-3/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 12, 2010


American Repertory Theater presents Clifford Odets's drama Paradise Lost directed by Daniel Fish February 27 - March 20, 2010 at the Loeb Drama Center.

Harner, Emmerson, O'Mara, Somerville Announced For SERENADING LOUIE, February 11
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2010


Friends since college, Carl and Alex are struggling to deal with the harsh realities of adulthood as they enter their thirties. Disillusioned by work and struggling to keep their marriages alive, they're desperately trying to make sense of it all.

A.R.T. Presents Clifford Odets's PARADISE LOST, 2/27-3/20
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2010


American Repertory Theater presents Clifford Odets's drama Paradise Lost directed by Daniel Fish February 27 - March 20, 2010 at the Loeb Drama Center.

Harner, Emmerson, O'Mara, Somerville Announced For SERENADING LOUIE, February 11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 18, 2009


Friends since college, Carl and Alex are struggling to deal with the harsh realities of adulthood as they enter their thirties. Disillusioned by work and struggling to keep their marriages alive, they're desperately trying to make sense of it all.

Knightley & Lewis Open THE MISANTHROPE At The Comedy Theatre, December 17
by BWW News Desk - Dec 17, 2009


Keira Knightley, Damian Lewis and Tara Fitzgerald are cast in Moliere's comedy

Mann Helms Albee's ME, MYSELF & I 2010 NY Premiere
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 8, 2009


Playwrights Horizons announced today that the New York premiere of ME, MYSELF & I, a new play by three-time Pulitzer Prize and three-time Tony Award winner Edward Albee (A Delicate Balance; Seascape; Three Tall Women; Who's Afraid of Virgina Wolf?; The Goat or, Who Is Sylvia?) will open the theater company's 2010/2011 40th Anniversary Season. Mr. Albee will be making his Playwrights Horizons debut.

Casting Complete for Knightley-Led THE MISANTHROPE in West End, Opens December 7
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2009


Full casting has been announced for the upcoming production of THE MISANTHROPE, which is set to open on the West End with previews beginning December 7th. As previously announced, the cast will include Tara Fitzgerald, Keira Knightley, Damian Lewis, Tim McMullan, and Dominic Rowan. Joining the cast will be Chuk Iwuji, Kelly Price, and Nicholas Le Prevost. Directed by Thea Sharrock, the play opens at the Comedy Theatre on December 17.

Keira Knightley Led West End THE MISANTHROPE Begins Previews 12/5
by Eddie Varley - Dec 5, 2009


Full casting has been announced for the upcoming production of THE MISANTHROPE, which is set to open on the West End with previews beginning December 7th. As previously announced, the cast will include Tara Fitzgerald, Keira Knightley, Damian Lewis, Tim McMullan, and Dominic Rowan. Joining the cast will be Chuk Iwuji, Kelly Price, and Nicholas Le Prevost. Directed by Thea Sharrock, the play opens at the Comedy Theatre on December 17.

Piven Theatre Presents Two By Pinter: The Lover and The Collection Oct 10 - Nov 15
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2009


Piven Theatre Workshop kicks off its 2009-10 season with Two by Pinter: The Lover and The Collection, directed by Artistic Director Emeritus Joyce Piven. The productions will run October 10 - November 15, 2009 at Piven Theatre Workshop, 927 Noyes Street in Evanston, IL.

Piven Theatre Oresents Two By Pinter: The Lover and The Collection Oct 10 - Nov 15
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2009


Piven Theatre Workshop kicks off its 2009-10 season with Two by Pinter: The Lover and The Collection, directed by Artistic Director Emeritus Joyce Piven. The productions will run October 10 - November 15, 2009 at Piven Theatre Workshop, 927 Noyes Street in Evanston, IL.

Casting Complete for Knightley-Led THE MISANTHROPE in West End, Opens December 7
by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 9, 2009


Full casting has been announced for the upcoming production of THE MISANTHROPE, which is set to open on the West End with previews beginning December 7th. As previously announced, the cast will include Tara Fitzgerald, Keira Knightley, Damian Lewis, Tim McMullan, and Dominic Rowan. Joining the cast will be Chuk Iwuji, Kelly Price, and Nicholas Le Prevost. Directed by Thea Sharrock, the play opens at the Comedy Theatre on December 17.

Keira Knightley, THE MISANTHROPE'S Million Dollar Woman
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 16, 2009


In her West End debut, Keira Knightley is turning out to be quite the good luck charm for The Misanthrope. According to a report in London's Daily Mail, the production has taken in a whopping £1million in just four days. According to the report, this kind of number for a straight play is something the West End has never seen before.

The 2nd National Asian American Theater Festival Kicks Off 10/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 12, 2009


The 2nd National Asian American Theater Festival will kick-off with performances on Tuesday, October 13 at Theater for the New City (155 First Ave. at 10th St.), followed by an opening party event from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Bubble Lounge (228 W. Broadway) in Manhattan.

Piven Theatre Presents Two By Pinter: The Lover and The Collection Oct 10 - Nov 15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2009


Piven Theatre Workshop kicks off its 2009-10 season with Two by Pinter: The Lover and The Collection, directed by Artistic Director Emeritus Joyce Piven. The productions will run October 10 - November 15, 2009 at Piven Theatre Workshop, 927 Noyes Street in Evanston, IL.

Piven Theatre Oresents Two By Pinter: The Lover and The Collection Oct 10 - Nov 15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2009


Piven Theatre Workshop kicks off its 2009-10 season with Two by Pinter: The Lover and The Collection, directed by Artistic Director Emeritus Joyce Piven. The productions will run October 10 - November 15, 2009 at Piven Theatre Workshop, 927 Noyes Street in Evanston, IL.

Knightley Joins Lewis In THE MISANTHROPE At The Comedy Theatre, Opening December 17
by Carrie Dunn - Oct 9, 2009


Keira Knightley, Damian Lewis and Tara Fitzgerald are cast in Moliere's comedy

Piven Theatre Presents Two By Pinter: The Lover and The Collection Oct 10 - Nov 15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 24, 2009


Piven Theatre Workshop kicks off its 2009-10 season with Two by Pinter: The Lover and The Collection, directed by Artistic Director Emeritus Joyce Piven. The productions will run October 10 - November 15, 2009 at Piven Theatre Workshop, 927 Noyes Street in Evanston, IL.

Photo Flash: Addiss, Cassidy, Hawley & More Lead Cast Of ATC's TWO UNRELATED PLAYS BY DAVID MAMET: KEEP YOUR PANTHEON AND SCHOOL
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 10, 2009


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce casting for the New York and world premieres of a double bill of one-act plays from Atlantic's founder.

Piven Theatre Oresents Two By Pinter: The Lover and The Collection Oct 10 - Nov 15
by Robert Diamond - Sep 8, 2009


Piven Theatre Workshop kicks off its 2009-10 season with Two by Pinter: The Lover and The Collection, directed by Artistic Director Emeritus Joyce Piven. The productions will run October 10 - November 15, 2009 at Piven Theatre Workshop, 927 Noyes Street in Evanston, IL.

Fugard's COMING HOME With Elam, Henry & More Plays Fountain Theatre Thru 8/29
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2009


The Fountain Theatre continues its unique relationship with one of the world's greatest living playwrights, Athol Fugard, with the West Coast premiere of Coming Home. Stephen Sachs directs Matthew Elam, Deidrie Henry, Noah Murtadha, Thomas Silcott, Timothy Taylor and Adolphus Ward in Fugard's newest work, which opened June 20 and continues through August 29.

Fugard's COMING HOME With Elam, Henry & More Plays Fountain Theatre 6/20-8/29
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2009


The Fountain Theatre continues its unique relationship with one of the world's greatest living playwrights, Athol Fugard, with the West Coast premiere of Coming Home. Stephen Sachs directs Matthew Elam, Deidrie Henry, Noah Murtadha, Thomas Silcott, Timothy Taylor and Adolphus Ward in Fugard's newest work, which opens June 20 and continues through August 29. Low-priced previews begin June 13.

Murray and Pankow Set For Atlantic's KEEP YOUR PANTHEON And SCHOOL, Full Casting Announced
by Eddie Varley - Aug 17, 2009


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce casting for the New York and world premieres of a double bill of one-act plays from Atlantic's founder. TWO UNRELATED PLAYS BY DAVID MAMET: KEEP YOUR PANTHEON AND SCHOOL, directed by Neil Pepe, will feature the ensemble cast of Jeffrey Addiss, Michael Cassidy, Steven Hawley, J.J. Johnston, Jordan Lage, Brian Murray, Rod McLachlan, John Pankow, Jonathan Rossetti, Jack Wallace and Todd Weeks.

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What productions of The Seagull have there been?
The Seagull has had 10 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1954, Off-Broadway which opened in 1956, Off-Broadway which opened in 1962, Off-Broadway which opened in 1973, Off-Broadway which opened in 1975, Off-Broadway which opened in 1980, Off-Broadway which opened in 1983, Off-Broadway which opened in 2001, Off-Broadway which opened in 2008 and West End which opened in 2020.

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